Family Law Paralegal
About The Position
Join a Firm That Values Experience Are you an experienced California Family Law Paralegal looking for more than just another job? At Equal Justice Law Group, we believe experienced paralegals are essential members of the legal team—not just support staff. We are looking for a motivated, organized professional who enjoys taking ownership of their work, solving problems, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients. If you're looking for a long-term career with a growing firm that values your experience, respects your judgment, and provides opportunities for professional growth, we'd love to meet you. About Us Equal Justice Law Group is a growing law firm committed to providing exceptional legal representation with compassion, professionalism, and integrity. We foster a collaborative work environment where attorneys and staff work together as one team to achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients. We believe in hiring great people, supporting their success, and creating opportunities for long-term career growth.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of California Family Law experience
- Strong knowledge of California Family Code and Rules of Court
- Excellent legal writing skills
- Ability to independently manage Family Law cases
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Nice To Haves
- Trial preparation experience
- Dissomaster/Xspouse experience
- CARET Legal or similar case management software
- Adobe Acrobat
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Experience preparing complex financial documents
Responsibilities
- Drafting Petitions, Summons, Requests for Order, Responsive Pleadings, Declarations, Judgments, and Stipulations
- Preparing and responding to Discovery
- Preparing Preliminary and Final Declarations of Disclosure
- Preparing Income and Expense Declarations
- Preparing hearing and trial notebooks
- Managing deadlines and litigation calendars
- Electronic filing in California courts
- Communicating professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court staff, and experts
- Organizing and maintaining case files
- Assisting attorneys with hearings, settlement conferences, and trial preparation
- Working independently while collaborating with the legal team
Benefits
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Performance-based advancement opportunities
- Health insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- Supportive team environment
- Professional development opportunities
- Long-term career growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
